Rigid Plastics

The rigid plastic packaging sector appears to have had a mixed 2023, with both struggles and opportunities - and tit is now increasingly factoring in costs & overall carbon footprint.

Chase Plastics has published a Cost Comparison Guide which aims to encourage more use of recycled plastic by highlighting breakeven price points for recycled content required to avoid the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched what is claims is the first food packaging tray comprising 100% recycled PET (rPET) deriving exclusively from trays.

The DDRS Alliance and Polytag have announced a collaboration designed to accelerate the development and adoption of Digital DRS in the UK.

Lactase enzyme supplement brand Milky has teamed up with Burgopak to produce ultra-slim packaging for its supplements – for lactose-intolerant consumers.

The UK's largest hop-growing co-operative is enjoying increased export sales following a big investment in a new packing line.

ULMA Packaging has announced the retirement of Dave Berriman, a well-known figure in the  packaging industry.

Aldi has announced the UK’s first, supermarket own-brand flat recycled PET wine bottles, working in conjunction with Packamama.

British cosmetics retailer Lush is switching its bottles to materials certified by Prevented Ocean Plastic.

Advanced materials UBQ Materials has signed a distributor agreement with UK polymers distributor Plastribution.

A survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, has found that the majority (80%) of consumers are not familiar with harmful ‘forever chemicals’ and the term PFAS.

Danish rigid food packaging manufacturer Faerch has launched a new tumbler range to the food service market, with 30% post-consumer recycled material and a commitment to full recyclability.

Yaza is launching its traditional Mediterranean labneh dairy product in the USA in Greiner Packaging’s K3 sustainable cardboard-plastic cup.

Sabert will be showcasing its soon to be launched Hot2Go and Tray2Go ranges at Packaging Innovations 2024.

Coveris will be showcasing its MonoFlex Thermoform packaging at Packaging Innovations 2024.